Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $38,790 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $51,010
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $51,010

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,840
    Winchester, VA-WV $48,400
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,000
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,930
    Wheeling, WV-OH $43,600
    Charleston, WV $42,040

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,070
    Electricians $62,160
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,400
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $71,090
    Carpenters $45,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Beckley, WV is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.92 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Beckley, WV is 20.9% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Beckley?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.